He started out professionally as a norteño singer, but has since been primarily focused with banda, as well as some mariachi songs.

Later, he learned to play bass, and found work as a session musician with regional Mexican labels.

[1] In the 1990s he signed with EMI Latin and launched a solo career.

Since then he has released over a dozen albums, which have been successful both in Mexico and the United States; he has recorded for Sony Discos and D Disa.

His 2007 album Te Va a Gustar was his most successful in America and was nominated for a Latin Grammy.